"Ms P" wrote
"Cshenk" wrote in message

>> My 'secret' as such is to not use many pre-processed things like
>> hamburger helper etc. Instead, I learned to cook from basic things. I
>> dont get pre-peeled carrots and silly stuff like that. Instead I get
>> jicama and limes and all sorts of stuff. Generally 75% of my cart is
>> loaded with fresh veggies of the season and basic staples like flour,
>> beans, rice, meats. The other 25% varies with toilet paper and such
>> other things we all need plus a few convinece foods like frozen burritos
>> or canned soups.

> He's been exactly the same obnoxious know-it-all since I started reading
> this group 8 years ago. I ignore him.

Normally I do too but he was telling untruths to someone overseas who
wouldnt know better.

> When I started cooking processed foods were expensive compared to scratch
> cooking. Since we were poor most of the time I scratch cooked. I still
> scratch cook most of the time because it's both better and tons cheaper.

I know times were tight the first 2 years after getting our house. Its ok
now but repairs after renters have me have to be careful as money recoups
back up. Had to lay out 10,000$ in repair moneys for various damages (even
with DIY had that much bills). So, keeping an eye on expenses for a bit.
Not just food, just careful to be reasonable in shopping.